SEVEN PONDS NATURE CENTER
SPRING PROGRAMS for 2025
As the ponds thaw and the forest awakens from its winter slumber, it's a great time to get outdoors and explore! Seven Ponds offers something for everyone, from preschoolers and families to adults and seniors. Mark your calendar for some programs, walks, and classes. Programs now require advance registration through our website unless otherwise noted. Programs are $3.00 for members and $5 for non-members unless otherwise noted.
Most programs require pre-registration. Space is limited.
Click the program title for the registration link.
For Yoga registration, click the date to register for specific sessions.
MARCH
Tote Bag Printing
Saturday, March 15, 2:00 PM
Come out and design a reusable nature-themed tote bag! Each participant will use rubber stamps and paint to create a unique bag. These bags are a great way to practice sustainability and you can show off your creation at the grocery store, library, farmer’s market, and more! This program is best for
participants over the age of 13. Fee: $10/person. Registration for this program closes on Tuesday, March 11th.
Woodland Sprouts Search
Sunday, March 23, 1:00 PM
Whether there’s snow, rain, or sun, spring plants are already growing. We will explore our trails in search of everything green.
Michigan’s Native & Invasive Species with Gills CISMA
Sunday, March 30, 2:00 PM
Let’s learn about the native and invasive species of Michigan! This is a free program and is a collaboration between Seven
Ponds Nature Center and our local Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA). Registration required.
Yoga at the Ponds with Peaceful Moon Yoga
Beginners/Basic Yoga Class
Register for Full 4-week Series HERE
Thursday, March 20, 6:00-7:00 PM
Thursday, March 27, 6:00-7:00 PM
Thursday, April 3, 6:00-7:00 PM
Thursday, April 10, 6:00-7:00 PM
Unwind, rejuvenate and relax with Cat Minolli and the ‘Peaceful Moon’ series. These classes are designed for newcomers and beginning yoga students and/or those who wish to become re-acquainted with the practice. Participants will experience the mind, body, spirit connection while learning basic yoga poses in a serene environment. You don't have to be able to touch your toes or twist into a pretzel to participate, however many postures are done from a seated or prone position on the floor. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or a blanket. Pillows, additional blankets, and any other "creature comforts" are also welcome. Fee is $15.00 or $50.00 for the 4-Week Series (March - April).
Board of Directors Annual Meeting
Saturday, March 22, 9:00 AM
Members are welcome to attend our Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting this morning. Drop in only.
APRIL
Yoga at the Ponds with Peaceful Moon Yoga
Beginners/Basic Yoga Class
Thursdays, April 3 and 10, 6:00-7:00 PM
See March for program description and registration. Fee: $15.00 per session.
Vernal Pool Exploration
Saturday, April 5, 10:00 AM
It’s a busy time for amphibians and invertebrates. Join one of our naturalists as we discover all the forms of life thriving in
the vernal pools of Seven Ponds.
Color Walk
Sunday, April 13, 2:00 PM
Let’s hit the trails and let the colors of nature guide our way as we explore ponds, fields, forests, and prairie. Drop-ins are
welcome.
Earth Day BioBlitz
Saturday, April 19 & Sunday, April 20, all day. Select date to register.
Help us catalog the amazing biodiversity found at Seven Ponds! Use iNaturalist to join our 2025 Spring BioBlitz project, and add your observations as you hike the trails (selfguided). Unfamiliar with iNatuarlist? There will be two opportunities to join our naturalist on an outdoor exploration:
Saturday, April 19 at 10:00 AM and Sunday, April 20 at 1:00 PM. Registration required for the naturalist-led events.
Seven Ponds Volunteer Fair
Saturday, April 19, 1:00-4:00 PM
Are you looking for opportunities to give back to your community? Are you looking to meet new people who share your interests in nature and the environment? Seven Ponds will be hosting a Volunteer Fair to give you a chance to check out all the different volunteer and club opportunities available. This is a free event. Drop ins are welcome!
Invasive Species Work Day
Saturday, April 26, 10:00 AM
Invasive species are in full swing here at Seven Ponds. This will be a great opportunity for people who are community-minded to come on out and get some volunteer hours! Join our Land Steward as you learn about our invasive plant species, but also help us to manage them. Please bring water; tools and gloves will be provided. Drop-ins are welcome.
Search for Salamanders
Saturday, April 26, 1:00 PM
It's the perfect time of year to look for salamanders! Join us as we look for and learn about some of Michigan’s most interesting amphibians. We’ll meet at the nature center and carpool over to Jonathan Woods. This program is best for participants over the age of 10. Space is limited.
Family Pond Dipping
Sunday, April 27, 2:00 PM
What lies below the waters of Seven Ponds? We'll use nets and buckets to look for aquatic insects that call the waters home.
MAY
Yoga at the Ponds with Peaceful Moon Yoga
Beginners/Basic Yoga Class
Register for Full 4-week Series HERE
Thursday, May 15, 6:00-7:00 PM
Thursday, May 22, 6:00-7:00 PM
Unwind, rejuvenate and relax with Cat Minolli and the ‘Peaceful Moon’ series. These classes are designed for newcomers and beginning yoga students and/or those who wish to become re-acquainted with the practice. Participants will experience the mind, body, spirit connection while learning basic yoga poses in a serene environment. You don't have to be able to touch your toes or twist into a pretzel to participate, however many postures are done from a seated or prone position on the floor. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or a blanket. Pillows, additional blankets, and any other "creature comforts" are also welcome. Fee is $15.00 or $50.00 for the 4-week series
Eyes to the Skies
Sunday, May 4, 9:00 AM
Join us for World Migratory Bird Day! We will take a spring birding walk, watching and listening for the return of our feathered friends.
Eco Day
Saturday, May 10, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
See Special Events tab for details. Registration required. NOTE: This year's Native Plant Sale will take place on Saturday, May 24 (see info below).
Beginner Birding Walk
Sunday, May 11, 9:30 AM
Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird, it's a plane, it's a…oh wait, it is a bird after all. Together we will practice our observation skills through a set of binoculars on our quest to spot the birds
of Seven Ponds. No experience necessary. Binoculars will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.
Invasive Species Work Day
Sunday, May 11, 2:00 PM
Invasive species are in full swing here at Seven Ponds. This will be a great opportunity for people who are community-minded to come on out and get some volunteer hours! Join our Land Steward as you learn about our invasive plant species, but also help us to manage them. Please bring water; tools and gloves will be provided. Drop-ins are welcome.
Planting for the Future
Saturday, May 17, 1:00 PM
Are you excited to grow more native plants this year? Bring your questions and curiosity and join a naturalist on an exploration of the native plants and gardens of Seven Ponds, and learn how you can incorporate native species in your yard.
Native Plant Sale
Saturday, May 24, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
We will have a large selection of native woodland and prairie flowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees available for purchase. Knowledgeable staff and volunteers will be on site to help with any native plant or gardening questions. No registration required.
Celestial Skies Over Seven Ponds
Saturday, May 31, 6:30 PM to 11:00 PM
Join the Seven Ponds Astronomy Club for a night of astronomy. The amateur astronomers of Seven Ponds Astronomy Club will guide you, your family, and friends through an exciting evening of celestial fun and enjoyment under the skies at the Seven Ponds Nature Center. This free event will take place with clear or cloudy skies, rain or shine. Please see the Astronomy Club on the Seven Ponds Nature Center website's Club tab for more information.
Paddle the Ponds
Sunday, June 1, 10:00 AM
Come along on a naturalist-led canoe paddle. We’ll journey on a peaceful paddle watching for fish, turtles, birds, and more! Minimum: 5 years old to ride and 10 years old to paddle. Space is limited.
Seven Ponds Nature Center Spring 2025 Bird Walks
Spring is the most exciting season for birders! Our bird walks and trips are open to birders of all skill and experience levels, and beginners are always welcome. Bring your binoculars, your enthusiasm, and be sure to dress for the weather. Loaner binoculars are available. Bird walks are $3 for Seven Ponds members and $5 for non-members. Bird trips are $5/$10. Online pre-registration is required, and bird walks are limited to twelve (12) participants. We meet at the destination parking lot at the time indicated.
Spring Bird Trip – Wednesday, March 5, 8:00 AM
Fish Point State Wildlife Area
Spring Bird Trip – Wednesday, April 16, 8:00 AM
Harsens Island
Spring Bird Walk – Wednesday, May 14, 7:00 AM
Seven Ponds Nature Center
